Objectives

Define the boundaries of the abdominal cavity and the skeletal components related to the abdominal wall.
Describe the major surface landmarks of the anterior abdominal wall.
Describe the lines and planes that are used to divide the abdomen into quadrants and regions.
Define the blood supply, nerve supply, fascial layers, muscle layers, extraperitoneal fat and parietal peritoneum of the anterior abdominal wall.
Describe the configuration of the anterior and posterior walls of the rectus sheath superior and inferior to the arcuate line.
Define the inguinal canal, including the location of the deep and superficial inguinal rings.
a. Know the structures forming the walls of the inguinal canal.
b. Define the function and mechanics of the inguinal canal.
c. Describe the contents of the inguinal canal. How do these differ between sexes?
d. Describe the borders of the inguinal triangle.
Define the processus vaginalis, spermatic cord, epididymus, cremaster muscle, testes, and scrotum.
Describe the coverings of the spermatic cord and their relation to the development of the inguinal canal. How do these layers relate to the coverings of the scrotum?
Chart the blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the testis. How do they differ from that of the scrotum?
What is an inguinal hernia? What features distinguish a direct from an indirect inguinal hernia?

Lecture Notes

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